Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 111-106. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.